Botanical family: Melianthaceae
| Number of plants found: 2 |
Melianthus comosus
Honey FlowerFamily: Melianthaceae
Origin: South Africa
Melianthus comosus is an attractive multi-stemmed shrub. The large, grey-green, serrated leaves are clustered towards the tips of the branches. The small, nectar rich bird pollinated flowers are borne in a short cluster, followed by a four-winged bladdery capsules which are often as decorative as the
flowers.
Melianthus comes from the Greek word Meli = honey and anthos = flower meaning that it has abundant nectar. The brightly colored red flowered petals produce an abundance of nectar that attracts Sunbirds, bees and butterflies.
It prefers light, well-drained, good garden soil.
Melianthus sp
Honey FlowerFamily: Melianthaceae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Zone: 8-10?
Species and varieties:
Melianthus major - large leaved tropical looking plant, with its large grey leaves and huge bronze flowers. It prefers a warm, sunny position with good drainage.
Melianthus villosus - another relative of Melianthus major which has proved to be almost hardy in this country.
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